PHYS 1308

Grading Policy

Fall 2008

• The final course grades are based on
• Homework: 15%
• Pre-Lesson Questions 15%
• Class Work (participation, exercises and quizzes): 15%
• Mid Terms: 30%
• Final Exam: 25%

• Homework assignments are assigned using the Homework system. Please see course web page. Guessing in multiple choice questions will earn negative points if the guess is wrong. The system will not accept any late homework.

• Reading assignments as indicated in the syllabus must be done prior to class, you must also answer the pre-lesson questions prior to class.
  
  
• There will be hands-on exercises during class. Class participation and performance on the assigned exercises will have a major impact on your grade. To perform well you must come to class prepared by reading the assigned material prior to class and answering the pre-class questions.
  
  
• All exams are closed-book, and calculators are allowed. Each exam consists of multiple-choice questions, some covering conceptual ideas, while others may be regular problems. Important formulas will be provided. Instead of memorizing formulas, you should strive to master the underlying physics of the formulas and how to use them in various situations. Focus on the concepts.

• There are no make-up homework, class exercises, tests, or prelessons. The lowest grade in each will be dropped.